Hot Shrimp Over Cheesy Corn Grits

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Hot Shrimp Over Cheesy Corn Grits

A twist on both Nashville hot chicken and classic shrimp and grits, our Hot Shrimp over Cheesy Corn Grits is not to be missed!

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Ingredients

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southern-style hot shrimp

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons smoked paprika divided usage
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 Shrimp jumbo size, peeled and deveined with tails intact
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg large, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper can go as high as 5 and as low as 2
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tick butter ½ cup, melted

creamy white cheddar grits

  • 1 cup white grits stone-ground
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese 1 heaping cup, shredded, white
  • 2 ears corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted, softened
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onion thinly sliced, or chives; for garnish
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and salt and whisk together.
  2. In another shallow bowl combine buttermilk and egg and whisk together.
  3. Lightly season shrimp with salt and pepper and dredge in flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour mixture.
  4. Dip flour coated shrimp into the buttermilk-egg mixture, and then back into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour. Transfer coated shrimp onto a baking sheet lined with a wire rack. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. While shrimp chills, make creamy grits. Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Generously salt water and stir in grits. Lower heat to medium and simmer mixture for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick and creamy. Stir in the cheese, corn and butter until fully incorporated. Adjust taste with salt and pepper, cover and set aside.
  6. Fill a tall sided pot with 2 to 3 inches oil and preheat to 350˚F.
  7. In a small mixing bowl combine cayenne pepper, remaining paprika, remaining garlic powder, and brown sugar and whisk together. Pour melted butter into spice mixture and whisk together until fully combined.
  8. Remove shrimp from refrigerator and carefully drop shrimp into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and shrimp has just cooked through. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all shrimp have been fried.
  9. Carefully, but generously brush each shrimp with the buttered spice mixture until completely coated.
  10. To assemble: Divide grits into bowls and top each serving with 3 to 4 shrimp. Top each bowl with sliced green onions or chives and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 910kcal (46%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 60g (92%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Cholesterol 198mg (66%) Sodium 1190mg (50%) Potassium 485mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 5615IU (112%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 347mg (35%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 910 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 910kcal 46%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 60g 92%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 198mg 66%
Sodium 1190mg 50%
Potassium 485mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 5615IU 112%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 347mg 35%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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